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theme of The Republic is very complicated in some ways; it is a manual of sorts, which demonstrates how society can achieve virtue. In the beginning of the Republic, we are introduced to the fundamental question of the rest of the text, whether it is more beneficial to live justly (moral) or unjustly (immoral). It is also important to note that The Republic is not arguing which is "better", but rather which is more beneficial, whether the just or unjust life will make one happier. ... ’ (Page 34, 349c, The Republic) This paragraph is trying to illustrate the difference between what being moral and immoral is. ... (344c, page 27, The Republic) Although people take pleasure from material things, it is safer being moral than immoral, because immoral actions have consequences.
Approximate Word count = 1018 Approximate Pages = 4.1 (250 words per page double spaced)
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